With this business idea you can start a business where you paint, print, or write someone's name in Japanese or Chinese characters called
Kanji
with their English name under it.
If you are an artistic person, this could be a great business idea for you to start.
It could also be a great add on to an already existing calligraphy business. Exotic lettering can be quite beautiful if done well.
We know that it is quite popular to have Kanji symbols as tattoos because they are mysterious and beautiful exotic designs.
Why not start a business where you paint someone's name in Kanji symbols, then add their English name under it and frame it for them?
People that love these designs but don't want them tattooed on their body forever will love having the foreign version of their name displayed in a frame.
You could also do a variety of other languages, or just focus on one.
You will probably sell more if you offer a greater variety of different languages. There are so many beautiful languages to choose from that people would love to have their names printed, written, or painted in.
You should be able to make a decent profit with this idea and make people happy at the same time.
These also make affordable gifts for people to give to others when they aren't too sure what to give as a gift.
Since it is personalized with their name, it makes it an even better gift idea, so be sure and advertise this as a great gift idea too.
You can also offer to make more expensive versions of the same idea.
You might offer a variety of different frames, a better quality of paper, and matting if they would like to pay a little more. This could make the items look even more impressive.
This is one of those unique business ideas that does not involve an expensive start up.
In the beginning you will only need quality paper, brushes, ink and plastic protectors and shipping materials.
You could charge each customer between $15.00 and $25 or more for this product depending on the quality of paper you use and whether you add a frame or not.
You can sell your items online, to gift shops, at fairs, in a mall, etc.
One of the advantages of this business is that you produce the product as it's ordered, so you don't have to carry a lot of inventory.
Just let your customers know that you are happy to make any names that they would like to order from you.
Try to get the items to them as soon as possible, and require payment up front for the orders also. This will assure that you will not be left with unpaid orders.
Always remember that happy customers are great advertising tools for you and they usually will buy from you again, so treat them well.
You could expand on this business idea by designing home decor and other items such as note cards with personalized Kanji names or meaningful words such as "harmony", "peace", etc.
